Mt Baldy Road and Big Butch Wash - Emergency Activities

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works is initiating emergency activities for Mt. Baldy Road and Big Butch Wash to mitigate imminent threats to life and property caused by heavy rainfall, increased runoff, and sediment flows. The project focuses on the excavation and removal of accumulated sand, silt, sediment, debris, and rocks from the roadway and the adjacent wash. A primary objective is to return Big Butch Wash flows to their ordinary flow path and direct them away from the road. Excess materials may be repurposed to repair road washouts and erosions, divert flows, or be disposed of off-site. This project is classified as an emergency set-aside under NAICS code 237310, specifically designed to maintain essential public health, safety, and welfare services. It is located in the unincorporated community of Mt. Baldy in San Bernardino County and is managed by the Environmental Management Division. The project claims an environmental exemption under sections 15269(b) and 15269(c) for emergency repairs. Primary administrative contact for the lead agency is Zachariah Smith, with Arlene B. Chun serving as the applicant representative.